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Tissot Heritage 1973vsVaer Atlas

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heritage 197343mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Heritage 197360h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Heritage 1973100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Heritage 1973$2,575
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Cream
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$699

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What people say

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Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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